Beatrice shed a stone-and-a-half by eating sensibly, controlling portion sizes and vigorous marathon training with friends.
“What’s exciting about doing this together is that your morale can stay up,” said the 21-year-old.“By myself I’d get to mile 15 and think, ‘Oh, for crying out loud, what am I doing?’”
“Things are different, especially my dress size. But I’m not a size zero.”
But it’s not all hard work. Bea believes in allowing herself the occasional treat, and was recently snapped enjoying an ice cream, but while her boyfriend Dave Clark, 27, feasted on a gigantic cone, Beatrice opted for a smaller portion.
Could be your perfect diet if you…
Why it works
Exercising with friends is great motivation, as you won’t want to let them down. Running regularly will have you toned and fit in no time.
Allowing yourself the occasional treat prevents cravings. But if chocolate is your weakness, stick to a couple of squares three times a week.
The nutritionist’s verdict: “Running is a great way to get in shape,” says Linda. “To intensify the workout, try interval training, where you run for five minutes then walk for five.”
Typical daily menu
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Breakfast
Porridge with blueberries
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Lunch
Salmon and rice salad
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Dinner
Grilled chicken kebabs with roast veg
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Snacks
Two oatcakes with peanut butter
Pitta and houmous
Heartbreak diet: Hayley Tamaddon
Looking svelte and happy on holiday in Spain this month, the Dancing On Ice champion showed her lovecheat ex-fiance what he was missing, having shed around a stone.
When it comes to exercise Hayley prefers “things that are fun – so you almost forget you’re doing them”. Competing in Dancing On Ice certainly got her in shape in no time. “I lost about two stone and dropped three dress sizes,” she said.
When it comes to diet, Hayley’s simply made some healthy food swaps. “I used to have toast with butter and jam for breakfast, but now I have a bowl of blueberries and cherries.”
“I have a cupboard at home that used to have loads of chocolate in, but now has healthier options.”
Could be your perfect diet if you…
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Want to feel better about yourself.
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Are keen to make healthier choices.
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Wish exercise could be fun.
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Want to attract the opposite sex.
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Are aiming to drop several dress sizes.
Why it works
Making simple healthy food swaps is one of the easiest ways to a slimmer you. Just switch from full-fat milk to skimmed, fried meat to grilled and white carbs to brown.
An hour of skating burns about 600 calories – and it tones legs, bums and tums in a flash.
The nutritionist’s verdict: “Ice skating or even just dancing are great ways to shape up,” says Linda Foster. “And making simple food swaps like Hayley has is a sensible way to lose weight – and keep it off for good.”
Typical daily menu
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Breakfast
Fresh fruit platter
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Lunch
Baked potato with veggie chilli salad
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Dinner
Chicken casserole with sweet potato mash
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Snacks
Carrot sticks and cherry tomatoes
Banana
Source: Daily Mirror
